An advisor to elected officials at all levels, Charlie is a problem solver who knows how to untangle the most complicated political webs.

Since joining the m5 Public Affairs team, Charlie has taken the lead on files in various industries including renewable energy, oil and gas, fisheries, and asset management.

A former Special Advisor to Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Charlie is the lead on all our files in Newfoundland and Labrador. His experience and understanding of both government relations and communications is bolstered by his extensive network of contacts in Ottawa and St. John’s within the political and bureaucratic realms. His experience dealing as the political liaison with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador means that he has an acute understanding of how the machinery of government works within the province and in Ottawa. As a trusted advisor to the Minister, Charlie was often called upon to help craft government response to issues that impacted Newfoundland and Labrador.

Charlie is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland with a degree in Business Administration and is completing a Master’s degree in Public Relations at Mount St. Vincent University where his research focuses on the effective use of social media in crisis communication.

He also serves as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of the Rennie’s River Quidi Vidi Development Foundation as well as the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern NL.

Senior Director, Public Affairs
St. John’s
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